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When Should I Choose PUR Perfect Binding?
When ordering a printed book project, one of the most important decisions is what kind of binding to select. The […]
Matte vs. Gloss Lamination: An Expert’s Guide for Your Printing Needs
Updated on 3/17/2025 – added section about soft touch lamination and buttons In the printing industry, lamination refers to the process […]
Full Bleed Design: How to Properly Design for Full Bleed Printing
Improper design of full bleed is the number 1 cause of delays when customers order prints from a company. It […]
Glossy vs. Matte Prints: What’s the Difference
When you order printing, the difference between glossy vs matte prints is the “shininess” of the paper. This difference between […]
What is UV coating?
At Printivity, one of the special services we provide for our customers is the inclusion of UV coating on our […]
Full bleed versus no bleed printing
Updated on 3/19/2025 – updated hyperlinks “No bleed” printing is the printing you’re used to Your desktop printer at home […]
What’s The Best Binding For Yearbook Printing?
School yearbook printing requires many important decisions that affect the look and feel of the book. Should you use coated […]
How to Instantly Make Your Perfect Bound Book Stand Out!
Perfect bound books have cardstock covers and are bound with glue along a squared spine. This type of binding is […]
What’s the Best Postcard Paper?
Many times, people will have questions about choosing the best paper for postcards. They want to know which is the best […]
